UAE’s Etihad to resume flights to Shanghai from July 27

UAE’s Etihad to resume flights to Shanghai from July 27

Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad Airways will resume passenger flights to Shanghai, China, effective July 27.

The service will operate with an initial weekly flight from Abu Dhabi, using a Boeing 777-300ER, featuring Business and Economy cabins, it announced on July 20.

Robin Kamark, Etihad Aviation group chief commercial officer, said: "We are delighted to announce the resumption of scheduled services to China, as we gradually return to more destinations on our global network, supporting the recovery of economic and social activities worldwide. Our priority now is to build the network back up on markets that have opened up and to provide a secure and hygienic flying environment across the entire guest journey.

"The restarting of passenger services between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai will cater to the large demand from business travellers in the UAE, China, and other economies in the Middle East and Africa. We are tremendously grateful to our customers and partners for their continued loyalty and we stand ready to fly more frequencies to China when possible.“

Flight schedule, effective July 27  (local times) 

Flight

Departure

Time

Arrival

Time

Aircraft

Frequency

EY  862

Abu Dhabi

1.00

Shanghai

13.50

Boeing 777-300ER

Monday

EY  867

Shanghai

23.40

Abu Dhabi

05.10 +1

Boeing 777-300ER

Tuesday

Those wishing to book are advised to visit the carrier's website and to remain informed of the appropriate entry regulations at their end destinations.

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